Guyana Protests Suriname over Corentyne River Fees

Guyana protests Suriname over Corentyne River fees

GROEGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – The government of Guyana has lodged a formal protest with Suriname over newly introduced charges for the use of the Corentyne River, raising concerns about potential disruptions to trade and economic activity. The move, which is affecting Guyanese timber and quarry operators, was described by president Ali as a troubling development with implications for long-standing relations between the two nations. Guyana has sinc…

Guyana protests Suriname's decision to institute charges for use of Corentyne River

See full statement from President Dr Irfaan Ali: It has been brought to my attention that the authorities in the Republic of Suriname have instituted charges for the use of the Corentyne River, particularly affecting timber and quarry operators. These reports, represent a troubling development that has implications for economic activities and the long-standing arrangements […] The post Guyana protests Suriname’s decision to institute charges for…

Suriname charges Guyana on Corentyne river use

In a statement early this morning, President Irfaan Ali has announced that Guyana has formally lodged a protest with the Government of Suriname after receiving reports that the authorities in Suriname have instituted charges for the use of the Corentyne River. The President said the move is particularly affecting timber and quarry operators, adding that […]

Guyana protests Suriname charging Guyanese to use Corentyne River

Last Updated on Thursday, 26 March 2026, 8:10 by Denis Chabrol President Irfaan Ali on Thursday said his administration has formally protested Suriname’s charging fees for the use of the bordering Corentyne River. “The Government of Guyana has formally lodged a protest with the Surinamese authorities on this matter and we are currently awaiting a […]

Guyana flags Suriname over Corentyne River charges

President Dr. Irfaan Ali has raised concerns over reports that authorities in Suriname have instituted charges for the use of the Corentyne River, warning that the development could negatively impact economic activity and strain longstanding bilateral arrangements between the two countries. In a statement on his official Facebook page, the Head of State disclosed that […]